Business SOX Audit Intern

Bright Horizons Children's Centers•Newton, MA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Offer students a period of paid practical experience in the industry relating to their field of study. This experience is valuable to students as a means of allowing them to experience how their studies are applied in the "real world", as work experience. This is a remote position available in the United States. Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company that helps employees thrive at work and at home by partnering with employers to offer high-quality child care, elder care, and educational support. Our workplace reflects this commitment—with collaborative environments, meaningful benefits, and a culture that supports both career growth and personal well-being. Whether you’re caring for children or powering the systems and partnerships that make it all possible, at Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.

Requirements

HS diploma required.
Must be enrolled as either a full time or part time student.
Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Completed at least the junior year of undergraduate study.
Demonstrated interest in auditing, accounting, financial reporting and mgmt.

Nice To Haves

Fundamental knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, financial analysis, and management information systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize competing deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify issues, evaluate information, and support sound conclusions.
Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new technologies, tools, and business processes.
Experience using AI-powered tools to improve productivity, perform data analysis, or automate routine tasks is preferred.
Experience developing, configuring, or utilizing AI agents and workflow automation solutions is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and audit support to the Internal Audit team.
Schedule and coordinate meetings, walkthroughs, and conference calls with audit stakeholders and process owners.
Assist with SOX business process control testing and audit activities under the supervision of Internal Audit management.
Collect, organize, and maintain audit workpapers and supporting documentation to ensure completeness and proper retention.
Assist with requesting and tracking audit documentation and other information required for audit testing.
Perform basic data analytics, data validation, and testing procedures to support audit objectives.
Prepare status reports and summarize key information, outstanding items, and testing progress for management review.
Draft memos, meeting notes, and presentations to support audit planning, testing, and reporting activities.